Kitty Brucknell has found herself in trouble with X Factor producers after she reportedly used racist language during an argument with The Risk member Derry Mensah.

The row between Kitty and Derry has been looked into and is now closed, according to X Factor bosses

Britney Spears impersonator Kitty, who has been no stranger to controversy during her time on The X Factor , was allegedly accused of being racially abusive towards The Risk star Derry at the contestants’ house in Hertfordshire.

According to The Sun, the pair began arguing after Kitty refused to move when asked by Derry make room for her on a sofa in a rehearsal room in the X Factor compound.

A row then erupted between the pair and as tensions escalated, Kitty reportedly called Derry an ‘evil black b******,’ prompting one of their fellow contestants to formally complain to X Factor staff about the incident.

A show insider revealed: ‘Kitty was resting on a sofa when Derry came in and demanded she move. He kept asking and pestering her to move.

Derry seen out with fellow The Risk member Charlie (Picture: Xposure)

‘Kitty was furious and shouting about needing to sleep. She got up and stormed out. On the way out, she shouted at him before slamming the door.’

An X Factor spokeswoman confirmed that the matter had been taken seriously and had been investigated, but insisted that it was no longer a problem.

She said: ‘There was an argument between two contestants which was looked into by production and the matter has been resolved.’

A source close to Kitty told The Sun: ‘She is absolutely not a racist and would never say such a thing.

‘She is devastated that anyone would believe it. Yes, there was a row and Kitty has apologised. She hopes they can move on.’